The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!

Chapter 555 - 547: Old Grudges

Prince Shou said these words in front of everyone, causing Prince Xian to lose face completely.

Of course, he remembered these words. At the beginning, Prince Shou was just a prince born to a concubine sent by foreigners, living a life in the palace that was even inferior to a palace attendant. As a dignified prince, how could he look up to him?

Today, he proactively brought up talk about kinship, unwillingly slapping his own face. But Prince Xian had no other choice – to save his son and avoid losing face, he had to come to terms with it.

Besides, he didn’t believe Prince Shou, as a junior, would really dare disrespect him and just dispose of his cousin like this. He trusted that the public opinion would drown him.

What Prince Xian intended was clear to everyone present. However, given such a significant issue now, it was impossible for Prince Xian to still uphold his status to pressure others.

Prince Shou’s gaze was chilly. "Imperial Uncle doesn’t remember?"

"I’ve said those words too many times, and remembering them is trivial. I’m here now to take away your cousin, or do you insist on withholding him? Have you taught your son to act this way? Is there no sense of propriety and etiquette at all?" Prince Xian could only groundlessly accuse them of crimes.

Prince Shou responded simply, "As long as Brother Zong is handed over, you can take him away at any time."

One sentence left Prince Xian speechless.

He had been driven out of the palace by his imperial brother, and now he couldn’t rely on the palace. He could only depend on himself. With even his nephew, Prince Shou, showing no leniency, how could he ever hold his head up high in the Capital in the future?

How would the noble families of the Capital view him?

"If you can’t hand over the person, don’t come to request him again. Even if you take him back, he might not survive till tomorrow." Prince Shou left these words and turned to stride away.

Zhao Housheng wore a smile, "Does Prince Xian wish to have tea at the residence, or leave now?"

Prince Xian looked at his son, being escorted away with a hand over his mouth, yet he had no solution.

Hearing Zhao Housheng’s words, he was almost choked with anger, "Don’t be complacent. What good is temporary power? You’ll have your day of regret."

Left with no choice, Prince Xian stormed off after throwing out harsh words.

Zhao Housheng snorted coldly, ignoring him, and went outside to find suitable heirs.

Sen Youning didn’t know how long she had slept, only feeling weak all over and instinctively thinking about eating. This finally prompted her to slowly open her eyes.

The dim oil lamp in the room gradually brightened as her ears caught a voice, tinged with joy, "Little sister, you’re awake?"

Such an affectionate nickname, such a form of address, had only been used by one person.

Before she could make sense of everything before her, memories surged into Lin Youning’s mind. She looked up at the magnified face in front of her, a smile tugging at her lips, "Big brother."

"You’ve slept for three days, are you hungry? Have some soup first, then some porridge." The stubble on Gu Yifeng’s chin was evident.

When Lin Youning heard she had slept for three days, she was shocked. Memories of Brother Zong being abducted flooded back like a deluge, uncontrollable.

Tears welled up first.

Gu Yifeng tenderly brought her into his embrace, "Don’t cry, it’s all over now. We’ve found Brother Zong, would you like to see him now?"

Lin Youning struggled out of his embrace, "Really?"

Gu Yifeng nodded at her, "Of course, when have I ever lied to you? I’ll have Brother Zong brought over now."

"How did you find him?" they both spoke simultaneously.

Lin Youning broke into a smile despite her tears, "Let’s have Brother Zong brought here first."

Seeing Sister Ning so happy, Gu Yifeng found it hard to deceive her, but considering her health, he took a deep breath and called Hailan in. As soon as he spoke, Hailan and others came in excitedly upon seeing the young lady awake.

Lin Youning realized she had frightened them, "I must have been too tired and slept for several days. Bring Brother Zong over."

Hailan and Shanmoi responded quickly, "We’ll go right away."

Seeing Hailan and the others didn’t seem to be pretending, only then did she truly feel at ease. "How is Brother Zong? How was he found?"

"It’s a long story. You’ve just woken up, see Brother Zong first, then have something to eat, regain your strength, and we’ll discuss it later." Gu Yifeng, unaccustomed to lying to Sister Ning, decided to set aside the topic for the time being.

Lin Youning didn’t think much about it. Lifting her gaze, she saw Hailan bringing in the child, her attention immediately captured. Gu Yifeng lifted her, letting her lean against his chest, as he ordered Shanmoi, "Get some soup to warm her up, then some porridge."

Gu Yifeng focused solely on Sister Ning in his arms, barely sparing a glance for the child being brought in.

Hailan and Shanmoi exchanged glances. Hailan carried the little prince to the bedside, while Shanmoi went to prepare food for their mistress. They couldn’t comprehend why the Marquis was so aloof towards the little prince, treating him like a stranger.

When the little prince was first born, the Marquis’s attitude was strange; initially blaming him for the young lady’s suffering, which they understood, but by the second day, he evidently disliked the child.

After all, he was their own son, so the servants didn’t dwell on it.

Then the little prince got kidnapped, and the young lady fainted, while the Marquis stayed sleepless through the nights until the young lady awoke. Meanwhile, the little prince was found by the master’s family.

Sister Ning held the child in her arms, cautiously examining him, murmuring after some time, "He must have suffered quite a bit. Look at this face, still red, not sure how long he was exposed to the wind outside."

"He’ll get better in a few days. You’ve just woken up, focus on regaining your health first, then worry about him," Gu Yifeng signaled for Hailan to take the child.

Lin Youning hesitated, "This child really changes daily. I’d always thought the old nanny was joking, but it’s true. In just a few days, I hardly recognize him."

Gu Yifeng’s heart tightened, but hearing she hadn’t grown suspicious, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At this point, when Hailan approached to take the child, Lin Youning let go, "Who’s looking after him right now? Otherwise, have him stay in my room, live with me."

With Brother Zong having been lost once, Lin Youning couldn’t trust anyone else nor wanted him out of her sight.

Gu Yifeng immediately opposed, "You can care for Brother Zong, but look at your own condition now. Recover your health first, then bring Brother Zong over."